define octet rule write its significance and limitations
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Answer:
the octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that element tends to bond in such a way that each atom has 8 electrons in its valence shells
Explanation:
Answer:Newland had given the law of octaves in which he suggested it according to the sa re ga ma of any song like as sa is repeated at 8times. He said similarly every eight element would be having same property to that of the first element ..
It's significance was that now it becomes quite easier to study the property of every element and correlating it with others..
But it's limitation are
It was according to the atomic mass due to which problems of isotopes occur...
It was not having place for noble gases
It was only applicable upto some elements...
Due to which this model was failed..